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energy savings at home

Improving your home's energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR can help to lower high energy bills, improve comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about the many ways to save in your home and track your progress with "My ENERGY STAR" - your new dashboard to savings.

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energy efficient new homes

A new home that has earned the ENERGY STAR label has undergone a process of inspections, testing, and verification to meet strict requirements set by the US EPA. ENERGY STAR certified homes use 15-30% less energy than typical new homes while delivering better comfort, quality, and durability.

How should I use my ceiling fan?

In the summer, run the blades downward to create a cool breeze. If you raise your thermostat by only two degrees and use your ceiling fan, you can lower air conditioning costs by up to 14% over the course of the cooling season. And remember: ceiling fans cool only people, not the room, so when you leave the room, turn the ceiling fan off. Some models now have occupancy sensors in case you forget to do so.

In the winter, your ceiling fan can help improve your comfort. ENERGY STAR certified ceiling fans can be run backward. Running the fan backward at a low speed produces a gentle updraft, which forces warm air near the ceiling down into the living space.